Asians Americans are divided over whether a federal investigation of New York City’s Comptroller will derail his potential bid to be the city’s first Asian mayor.

At a redistricting forum in Queens, community leaders gathered to discuss how new districts could present an opportunity for the Asian American community to grow as a political force.

In a classic story of New York City grassroots immigrant politics, Korean-American candidates are running for local office in Tuesday’s primary, as the Korean community looks to build its political influence.